MA Programs in Dutch Studies

Compare Masters of Arts in Dutch Studies

A Master of Arts is often a rewarding investment for students interested in deeper study of the liberal arts and critical engagement in their academic field. MA programs usually require two years of full-time study and a bachelor’s degree for admission.

What is an MA in Dutch Studies? This graduate degree introduces students to many of the underlying cultural currents that compose Dutch society today. Students in these programs may take courses in the Dutch language, culture and society. Students may also study modern and classic Dutch literature, examining the lines of thinking and the historical climates that brought these works of literature to fruition. Discourse and rhetoric are also likely to be key courses in Dutch studies.

Among the many skills students may learn in a master’s program focused on Dutch studies, development of rhetorical skills and an enhanced competency in critical thinking are likely to be central and beneficial in all kinds of careers and everyday life. Students may also walk away from these programs with an enriched cultural competence in Dutch settings.

The cost of a Master of Arts program in Dutch studies varies, depending on the university and other outside variables. For specific financial information, contact an academic advisor at the school of your choice.

Graduates of masters’ degrees in Dutch studies may go on to enjoy a variety of careers that require extended study of this culture. Graduates may work as instructors at high school or university levels. Those who have earned their master’s degree may also choose careers in writing and research. International relations may be another field of interest for these graduates; a career as an ambassador at the international level would be enriched by the depth and breadth of understanding that an MA in Dutch Studies would encourage.

Master of Arts programs are often earned via face-to-face lectures at the university. Online courses may also be available. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Leiden University

CampusFull time1 yearFebruary 2019NetherlandsLeidenThe Hague
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This program is taught in Dutch. The Master's program in Dutch Studies / Dutch Studies welcomes students from home and abroad, and is practiced in Leiden in the full multidisciplinary breadth, from the Middle Ages to the present.
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The Master's program in Dutch Studies / Dutch Studies welcomes students from home and abroad, and is practiced in Leiden in the full multidisciplinary breadth, from the Middle Ages to the present. The subject content covers all areas in the world where Dutch language and culture play or play a role and is placed in an international and interdisciplinary context. You can research your favorite author or translated literature, study changes in the Dutch language, engage in the argumentative and rhetorical aspects of language use, or get to know the history and art history of the Low Countries. Within your specialization, you will be immersed in topics that are consistent with current research themes....
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